James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 192: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will increase the number of Gardaí in Granard, County Longford in view of the benefits accruing from the presence of Gardaí in deterring anti-social and criminal behaviour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9859/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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On 31 January 2008, (the latest date for which figures are readily available), the personnel strength of Granard Garda Station and District was 29 and 42 respectively.

The Deputy will appreciate that, as with any large organisation, on any given day, personnel strengths of individual districts may fluctuate due, for example, to promotions, retirements and transfers. It is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner to allocate personnel throughout the Force taking everything into account. The next allocation of Probationer Gardaí is due to take place on 13 March next. In that regard, the needs of the Garda station referred to by the Deputy will be fully considered by the Commissioner within the overall context of the needs of Garda stations throughout the country.